Small change. Big impact.

Together with Chef Melba, you’re not just enjoying bold Creole flavor — you’re helping students and community members build a healthier, more equitable food system in Detroit, one bowl and one donation at a time.

Donations

When you donate directly on the form below, you are supporting the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) at University of Detroit Mercy — a student-led food justice program building a more food-sovereign Detroit.

 

About TENN

What is TENN?
Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is a student-led initiative at University of Detroit Mercy that combines education, leadership, and community service to address food insecurity and build a more just, sustainable food system in Detroit. 

What they do:

  • Provide hands-on opportunities for students to design and lead food justice programs.

  • Reduce hunger and food waste through weekly service efforts in the community. 

  • Partner with Detroit residents and organizations to tackle the root causes of food inequity, not just the symptoms. 

How Your Donation Helps

Your support helps TENN:

  • Deliver fresh, nutritious food to Detroit neighbors in need.

  • Create leadership opportunities for students working on food justice and sustainability. 

  • Expand programs that connect campus resources with community-led solutions to hunger.